The BIG EAST Conference announced Tuesday its new football divisions for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. UCF will be grouped with Cincinnati, Connecticut, Louisville, Rutgers and USF in the East Division.

Current Conference USA members Houston, Memphis and SMU will be featured in the West Division along with Boise State, San Diego State and Temple.

"This new alignment gives the Conference and its fans the best of both worlds ? national exposure that is a result of the BIG EAST being in six of the top 10 U.S. media markets ? with a schedule that focuses on spirited regional rivalries,